Do you want to develop your career?
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team in the role of Communications and Events Officer.
Our team is responsible for delivering both internal and external communication using multiple channels and engaging with our customers across the borough. We also take a leading role in organising and co-ordinating community events.
The Communications and Events Officer will support the team by taking a leading role in the delivery of council events, including our Remembrance Parades and annual Celebration of Volunteers. You will need to work closely with partners and stakeholders to arrange successful, safe and well-attended local events.
You will also support with communications work, writing effective copy for a range of platforms and audiences and producing quality content for the council’s social media and digital platforms.
We are based in the beautiful Brocks Hill Country Park in Oadby, and agile working allows employees to work flexibly to balance their home and work needs. We are also supportive of flexible working arrangements where possible and encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process.
Our council is a great organisation to work for, and we offer a competitive salary and fantastic benefits including great holiday, flexi-time and the generous local government pension scheme.
If you have experience in an events, communications, marketing or journalism role,knowledge of operating social media channels in a communications environment and excellent attention to detail and copywriting skills we would love to hear from you. You can find out more by viewing the job description and person specification.
At Oadby & Wigston Borough Council, we are proud of our diversity and recognise the value this brings. We are fair and inclusive and welcome applications from people with different backgrounds.
We guarantee an interview with anyone who either has a disability or is a reservist/veteran and meets the criteria for this role if you apply under our guaranteed interview scheme.
Please contactmollie.whiles@oadby-wigston.gov.ukfor an informal discussion about the role.
There may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To apply for this role you must complete our online application form.
If you have not heard from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Feedback will not be provided at this stage of the recruitment process.
Closing date: Monday, 19 May 2025
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